George Thomas is partnered with a leading player in the Water Purification space who is looking for an Area Sales Manager to assist their growth plans in North East USA.
Essential Job Duties:
- Have an understanding of the activated carbon competition, industry trends, market forces affecting the business and product/application needs
- Develop appropriate skill sets and an eagerness to deliver innovative customer solutions to achieve objectives.
- Maintain existing accounts and grow the business by developing new accounts and expanding existing accounts.
- Maintain and increase sales revenues and margins.
- Possess the ability to influence and gain alignment with both external and internal key decision makers as well as all levels of the organization
- Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Communicates clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles. Effectively tailors the message to the needs of the audience.
- Innovative, aggressive desire for excellence, and self-motivated.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and grow business.
- Establishes goals and objectives which are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant.
- Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner.
Education and Experience
- BS, MS, or PhD Chemistry or Engineering Degree.
- Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience. Management experience is a plus.
- Activated Carbon experience is a plus.
Physical and Other Requirements:
- Typically sits or stands for extended amount of time in front of a computer.
- As needed, lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed instructions to other workers.
- Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
- Must be able to travel up to 50% of time.
If you believe you could be a good fit and the above opportunity is of interest, please send an up to date Resume to: will.kemp@george-thomas.com
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